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A conversation with Gideon’s Dad

Perhaps one of the most interesting people we met during our last visit to Tanzania was Gideon’s Dad, Gidori. The video below captures our conversation which begins with him pondering the color of God’s skin and ends with his hopes for his son, his country and his continent.

If your feed doesn’t show the video, click here to go directly to YouTube. You can also hear from & about Gidori’s 10-year-old son Gideon here.

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Comment from Ashlee
Time: April 29, 2008, 2:34 am

“What kind of man did God make? Is he a mzungu? African?” That speaks so loudly.

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Time: April 29, 2008, 6:12 pm

[...] Don’t forget, too, If you missed Monday’s 5-minute opportunity, it’s simple to catch up: just check out one of our recent blog entries about Gideon, a fourth grader at Shepherds Junior, and his dad Gidori, post your personal response as a comment, and, if you haven’t already, subscribe to our blog via email or RSS. [...]

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Time: May 1, 2008, 8:03 am

[...] In short, we need YOU, in whatever brilliant capacity you’re able, to contribute the most valuable thing you have to offer – your time – to this effort. I so look forward to working with you! PS: For those of you who may have missed it, this week Epic Change is participating in National Volunteer Week by asking each of our supporters to volunteer 5-10 minutes each day this week to Epic Change. If you’re just starting, you all you need to do is read and comment on this blog entry or this Youtube video and answer a couple of these 20 questions to catch up! [...]

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